Dental Assistant - Compassionate Chairside & Sterilization Pro

Howard Family Dental; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard Family Dental is seeking a dedicated dental assistant to prepare treatment rooms and manage instrument sterilization and handoffs during procedures. You will support the dentist with suction, passing instruments, and maintaining a smooth patient flow.

The role requires strong dental terminology knowledge and excellent communication skills, along with CPR/X-ray certification and a high school diploma or equivalent. This is an on-site position focused on compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• CPR/X-ray certification or equivalent
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care

Responsibilities

• Prepare the treatment room for patients
• Sterilize and deliver instruments to the treatment area; position instruments for the dentist's access, suction, and passing instruments
• Complete clinical notes before dismissing patients

Skills

CPR certification

X-ray certification

Dental procedures knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dental instruments handling

Job description

Howard Family Dental is seeking a dedicated dental assistant to prepare treatment rooms and manage instrument sterilization and handoffs during procedures. You will support the dentist with suction, passing instruments, and maintaining a smooth patient flow.

The role requires strong dental terminology knowledge and excellent communication skills, along with CPR/X-ray certification and a high school diploma or equivalent. This is an on-site position focused on compassionate patient care.